The song starts up; the keys of the harmonium, the beat of the tabla and I’m taken back to the late evenings spent at home on the couch with my dad listening to his favourite ghazals. The chorus builds up, my eyes closed under some sort of spell...
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10th Nov 2026 | Updated at 08:31am 10th Nov 2026
From the Festival of Lights to Life at TfL- A Story of Connection
With Diwali upon us, I find myself reflecting on two journeys that have shaped my life, my personal connection to the Festival of Lights and my professional journey at Transport for London.
Indiaspora celebrates Diwali at House of Lords
Indiaspora’s annual Diwali dinner at the House of Lords on 30 October underscored the growing influence of the Indian diaspora and brought together prominent business leaders, parliamentarians and distinguished guests.
Tributes honour Citibond Travel's Alpa Shahq
- 18 Dec 2024
Tributes have poured in for Alpa Ashishbhai Shah, a respected tourism industry veteran, who passed away peacefully on Sunday (15) after a valiant battle with cancer.
Remembering Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha on his second death anniversary
- 15 Feb 2022
The strong foundation of heritage, philanthropy and service built by Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha is an inspiration for future generations and our communities.
Remembering Lady Pramila Parekh
- 10 Oct 2024
A 14 member delegation of government representatives, professionals and businessmen are travelling from Gujarat to UK for organising a Vibrant Gujarat Roadshow, meeting 20-25 top business and government representatives as well as the Non Residential...
At a moving ceremony and the banquet following it on 21st July, Hull City Council has conferred the rare 'Honour of Freedom of the City' on Lord Bhikhu...
On the banks of the Thames, overlooking the Houses of Parliament, Pujya Swami Paramatmanada Saraswatiji gave an insightful talk about, Leadership and spiritual...
Swami Tejomayananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission will be conducting 5 evening talks at Logan Hall, London from 5-9 August 2016.
Last month the House of Lords saw a colourful occasion that was also history in the making – for English language poets of the Indian diaspora.
The past two weeks have witnessed heated discussions on ‘honour’ killings in Pakistan following several high-profile cases such as the Qandeel Baloch murder...
The Asian Achievers Awards’ Official Charity Partner, the Indian Ocean Disaster Relief (IODR), was founded following the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, initially...
Sri Jalaram Community Centre located opposite Sri Jalaram Prarthana Temple on Narborough Road was officially inaugurated on Sunday, July 10, at the hands...
Shree Sorathia Prajapati Community Centre situated in Southall organised a bhajan sandhya where Saurashtra's well-known Bhajan singer Sri Niranjanbhai...
